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The Morgan Duke Conservation Society has a dedicated network of volunteers working across the Adirondack Forest Preserve, the Catskills, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our volunteers are engaged in activities such as monitoring trails and beaches to prevent garbage accumulation, planting trees in areas impacted by deforestation, and restoring vegetation. Many of our […]

Winter transforms our forests into a breathtaking wonderland, but cold weather doesn’t freeze our responsibility to protect the land! Here’s how to minimize your impact while exploring wild spaces in winter: Stay on Trails – Snow can hide fragile plants and small animal burrows. Stick toestablished paths to prevent erosion and habitat damage.Respect Winter Wildlife – […]

This Valentine’s Day, let’s show some love to the places that give us so much—our forests! From rugged beauty to serene spaces, our wild spaces deserve a little TLC. Join us in a “Love Your Parks” Cleanup Challenge! Grab a friend, partner, or your own adventurous heart and spend some time giving back to nature. Snap […]

We love hitting the trails with our four-legged friends, but did you know that dog poop isn’t just “natural fertilizer”? Unlike wildlife droppings, dog waste is packed with bacteria, excess nutrients, and even parasites that can harm local ecosystems.   Why should you pack it out? Dog poop can contaminate water sources, leading to algae […]

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